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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.84, 104.64 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.84, 104.64 and 45.60 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.84 : 104.64 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.84/104.64 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.84x = 104.64 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.84x = 4,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771.58/69.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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